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SK61 DCY

2012 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,124 mi
Last recorded98,124 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK61 DCY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 98,124 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 98,124 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 84,239 miles

exhaust system is a little rusty

Fail 6 Mar 2019 84,216 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system is a little rusty

handbrake travel is high

o/s/r brake disc is rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2018 76,148 miles

Nearside Front tear on sidewall but no ply or cord showing

under trays fitted /sill covers obscuring some components

Pass 14 Feb 2017 70,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 70,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 60,730 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 44,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sills coverd

Fail 9 Jan 2015 44,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sills coverd

How Reliable is the Mazda 6?

Based on 1,904,140 MOT tests across 159,651 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,713
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
159,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,082
position lamp(s) not working 38,980
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,576
Registration plate lamp not working 29,515
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,494
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SK61 DCY is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2012 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 74,301 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,082 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK61 DCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda 6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SK61 DCY registered?

SK61 DCY is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is SK61 DCY safe to buy?

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